In our view, this form of governance reduces the potential for corruption, guards against authoritarian populism and increases the likelihood of efficiency and fairness.
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
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Leonard Pitts: What did members of America’s right wing do with their humanity?
When an unoffending 82-year-old man has his skull broken by anyone, the proper response is empathy, period.
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Mayor Snyder: Portland residents deserve a better process – let’s start by voting ‘no’
When an elected body oversees professionals employed to carry out the everyday work of municipal government, representative democracy is realized.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Seven deadly universal health care misunderstandings
Although a signature-gathering campaign to put the question of universal health care before Maine voters fell short, the process taught me a few things.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: I live in Maine, but I had to travel to Colorado to get an abortion
When I think about voting in the coming election, I think about my family’s experience.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine home-school growth strong and persisting
Most of the students who began home-schooling during the pandemic are still home-schooling. There are several good reasons for that.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why Gov. Mills isn’t guaranteed the youth vote this November
Young Mainers are grappling with the toughest of choices: to leave or stay in the place we call home.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How Maine can bridge workforce skills gap
While the state has already made some sensible investments in our students, we can do more.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Ask and ye shall receive
I don’t know the person who’ll be receiving my donated left kidney. I’m just glad they’ll receive it.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: What if we were to teach dialogue in our schools?
Building the capacity for dialogue requires mutual respect, care, a deep sense of curiosity and the courage to speak up and to learn from others. We need more of all of these qualities.